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Cyber criminals are getting smarter and strive to find new ways to sneak into a company’s information systems. Cyber security companies are turning to innovative solutions to combat those threats, in order to minimize cybercrimes.

Top news of the week: 09.12.2021.

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@WeldPond shared
On Dec 6, 2021
I need all wallet busting units ready for duty. "Nakasone said last month that the US government had 'conducted a surge' against ransomware operators, including by trying to cut off the hackers' sources of funding." https://t.co/Z5TQ3CuwGE
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US military's hacking unit publicly acknowledges taking offensive action to disrupt ransomware operations

US military's hacking unit publicly acknowledges taking offensive action to disrupt ransomware operations

Cyber Command, the US military's hacking unit, has taken offensive action to disrupt cybercriminal groups that have launched ransomware attacks on US companies, a spokesperson for the ...

@threatintel shared
On Dec 8, 2021
Eltima SDK bugs impact AWS, other cloud service providers https://t.co/kzHjs5kC9V
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Virtual-Network Vulnerability Found in AWS, Other Clouds

Virtual-Network Vulnerability Found in AWS, Other Clouds

The privilege-escalation flaws affect Amazon WorkSpaces and more than a dozen services that use a particular implementation of USB over Ethernet.

@morphisec shared
On Dec 6, 2021
As #cyberattacks continue to rise, Morphisec's @smgoreli explains to @Forbes how the shift to #remote work will reshape the #threat landscape in 2022. https://t.co/KIkYq7dDmu #Ransomware #Malware #Endpoint #Security
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8 Crystal Ball Predictions About Cyberattacks In 2022

8 Crystal Ball Predictions About Cyberattacks In 2022

Judging by the predictions of cybersecurity experts about cyberattacks in 2022, if any of their “guesses” come true, we could be in for a rough ride next year. Fasten your seat belts.

@johnbdickson shared
On Dec 7, 2021
I was being kind to the rail industry - they have a ton of work to do. https://t.co/oUsWGsLA7S
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Security experts question new DHS/TSA cybersecurity rules for rail companies

Security experts question new DHS/TSA cybersecurity rules for rail companies

Some questioned whether CISA would be overloaded with messages now that rail companies have to report many cybersecurity incidents.

@snlyngaas shared
On Dec 3, 2021
NEW, w/ @kylieatwood: The iPhones of about a dozen State Department employees serving in Africa were hacked with spyware developed by Israeli technology firm NSO Group in recent months, sources familiar w/ investigation say: https://t.co/czqJGbbkPY
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US State Department phones were hacked with NSO Group spyware

US State Department phones were hacked with NSO Group spyware

The iPhones of about a dozen US State Department employees serving in Africa were hacked with spyware developed by Israeli technology firm NSO Group in recent months, according to a senior ...

@KateFazzini shared
On Dec 7, 2021
RT @FresnoBiz: Reducing urgency can be a pathway to reducing cyber risk https://t.co/VgPMKTK2Q5 by Insecurity of Everything column by @KateFazzini and @johnshegerian https://t.co/dSfVILQO0x
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COLUMN: Reducing urgency can be a pathway to reducing cyber risk

COLUMN: Reducing urgency can be a pathway to reducing cyber risk

The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity, Infrastructure and Resilience Agency (CISA) released a statement to retailers and other holiday-focused businesses this past week. ...

@gattaca shared
On Dec 6, 2021
RT @DecipherSec: The incidents that must be reported include unauthorized access of IT or operational technology systems, discovery of malicious software or denial-of-service attacks. TSA Issues Security Rules For Rail Operators https://t.co/9HTnmRNdps #decipher #deciphersec
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TSA Issues Security Rules For Rail Operators

TSA Issues Security Rules For Rail Operators

Several new Security Directives, released by the TSA, aim to improve the security postures of rail and aviation entities.

@WeldPond shared
On Dec 6, 2021
Cyber professionals agree: government should make critical industries report attacks https://t.co/Q0UIMmfUGD https://t.co/NUkpwTeNWo
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Vast majority of our Network cyber experts favor mandates to report hacks

Vast majority of our Network cyber experts favor mandates to report hacks

They say letting critical industries report cyber incidents voluntarily isn’t working.